Welcome to Little Journey®

Changing the future of paediatrics through personalised care

We build digital health platforms powered by data and centred around families. From clinical trials to hospital journeys, we're creating systems for more efficient, compassionate, and effective paediatric care.

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See how Little Journey can help

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For clinical trials

Our bespoke platform enables us to support the successful completion of clinical trials

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For hospitals

Little Journey is proven to reduce anxiety and improve patient outcomes

  New Release  

A Little About Me
Care Profiles

ALAM Featured Module V3

Now available in the healthcare app

Background

A Little About Me is a first-of-its-kind digital tool that gives children a voice in their own care. Now a core feature of the Little Journey healthcare app, it will help UK hospitals advance strategic goals in efficiency, equity, and innovation in paediatric care.

How it works

Engaging Quizzes

Families complete quizzes within the Little Journey app. Capturing preferences, communication needs, and potential triggers

Personalised Care Profiles

A clear, concise report is automatically created using a standardised format that any clinician can quickly review.

Action the Insights

Care profiles enable staff to tailor their approach, make early referrals e.g. to health play specialists, and build trust from the first interaction.

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For clinical trials

Our bespoke platform enables us to support the successful completion of clinical trials

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For hospitals

Little Journey is proven to reduce anxiety and improve patient outcomes

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For patients and families

Supporting children & their families before, during and after healthcare interactions

Download the Little Journey app

A free smartphone app designed for patients and families

Our app is loved by families and healthcare staff alike. Don’t just take our word for it, download it today!

Rated 4.7 stars on the App Store

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Latest Publications

Child Reporting Feelings in ALAM

Accessing healthcare as a neurodiverse child: Insights from 158 families

For many families, especially those with neurodivergent children, a hospital visit can be filled with uncertainty, anxiety, and invisible barriers. We wanted to understand this experience more deeply, so we asked caregivers directly. 

We surveyed caregivers across the UK to explore the differing needs of neurodiverse and neurotypical children within hospital settings. Read the full stats.

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Voices Unheard: Parents of Autistic Children in Paediatric Care

This white paper explores the often-overlooked experiences of parents navigating healthcare systems with their autistic children. Authored by clinical psychologists Dr. Megan Hofmann and Dr. Vicky Queralt, the paper concludes with actionable recommendations tailored for healthcare settings, staff, and families — all aimed at fostering more compassionate, effective, and inclusive care.

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Independent analysis from the York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) has shown that Little Journey helps healthcare providers to reduce costs, improve flow, and cut carbon emissions in paediatric surgery and MRI.

  • 80% reduction in repeat scans
  • 67% reduction in unplanned admissions
  • Up to £41.38 saved per patient
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